Converting to Acura EL
Mar 21, 2003 | 08:29 PM
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Originally posted by qtiger
That won't work with a 2 door, will it?
it should fit a 2 door since all the front ends are the same. just gotta change the hood,lights,fenders and the bumper.
Mar 21, 2003 | 08:45 PM
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why don't you see more acura el's?
Because its a canadian upscale civic.
Mar 21, 2003 | 09:42 PM
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Originally posted by qtiger
That won't work with a 2 door, will it?
VIS has the front kit...its call domini or some ish like that.
Mar 21, 2003 | 10:31 PM
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i've been wanting to do an EL conversion for a while.. just have trouble finding the parts..
Mar 22, 2003 | 02:41 PM
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the back lights are phukin phat. I think i might do that when i get our 2000 4dr from my mom.
Cuz i really hate the stock tail light on a 4dr.
Mar 22, 2003 | 02:51 PM
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From: Poland
Like the back. Needs new mirrors.
Mar 22, 2003 | 04:28 PM
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Imho... Phuck a conversion, just buy the real thing! (It has a better interior, too. Btw, those 1.6 EL mirrors are heated.) How far is Canada anyway!?
(Sux for you though, NeverBX! Hawaii is far away!
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Mar 22, 2003 | 06:53 PM
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lol yup me and DSC are stuck here in hawaii...lol i wish i could do the conversion but i cant so im just converting my 96 to a 99 front end..lol
Mar 22, 2003 | 07:15 PM
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Originally posted by NeverBX
lol yup me and DSC are stuck here in hawaii...lol i wish i could do the conversion but i cant so im just converting my 96 to a 99 front end..lol
If you want, try hitting up SKYDC5 up in Canada at
parts@crownacura.mb.ca for Acura 1.6 EL parts.
Mar 22, 2003 | 07:27 PM
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Re: Converting to Acura EL
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Originally posted by NeverBX
which comes out to maybe around 100-120 for the trunk and 100 for the tails.
I don't think SOoooo... shipping to Hawaii gonna cost ya an arm too.